20 Years Adrift
Chapter 52. Rouse suspiction

Aira looks very happy when she sees Affan coming to bring their order. He looked impatient when he saw the chicken noodles and the sweet iced tea presented before him.

Just this time Affan saw Aira was so enthusiastic when he saw the food he liked. She usually looks calm and graceful while eating. Today he looked very rushed and wanted to eat it quickly.

"Pray first, dear. And don't rush it like that. The chicken noodles are still hot."

Affan reminded her gently.

"I'm too happy, Mom." Aira was so expressive and showed her happy face.

His hands were busy rummaging through the chicken noodles in front of him then eating them slowly. Little by little the noodles taken with the chopsticks went into his mouth.

Affan smiled at Aira's funny behavior. His facial expression when overheated looks cute.

'You're making me stop staring at you, Aira. It feels like my stomach is full just by looking at you.'

The chicken noodles in Aira's bowl had run out first. But have Affan is still a lot more than half.

The chicken noodle stall was very crowded with its long queue. The more the night the buyer even more.

Aira looked at Affan who was eating without blinking. This time her gaze was not to admire her good looks but to see the chicken noodles her husband was eating.

Several times Aira was seen swallowing saliva. One bowl of chicken noodles he ate was still lacking.

At first Affan is insensitive but now he sees Aira looking at him.

"You still want more, honey?" ask Affan gently.

"Em, yes. Uh, no. .. no." Aira looks excited when asked and looks unfocused on Affan's question.

Affan smiled as he saw Aira blushing. The head turned towards the visitor queue which was so long.

'The queue is so long. I couldn't possibly stand in line for a man remembering the late night.'

Finally Affan took the initiative to feed Aira with his chicken noodles. Aira seemed hesitant as she received a spoonful of chicken noodles in Affan's hands.

"You should have said you still wanted to eat chicken noodles."

"It's kog, Mas. Just eat it. There's still another time to come here."

They came back soon after. They did not know the visitors there.

On the way Aira fell asleep very fast until both of them reached home.

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The day before the Thanksgiving,

Tonight Affan, Aira and Faya will head to the hotel and stay there. There are a lot of things they need to do before the show starts.

"Are we not going to sleep at home and leave early in the morning, Mom?" ask Aira.

His face showed concern. His heart was suddenly clouded by the anxiety that just came.

"We still have to finish some things and check in case something is forgotten" Affan explained.

Aira nodded.

"Mom don't worry, I'll keep you company when dad's not in place." Faya rolled one eye to tease Aira.

"It's not that I'm afraid of being left alone, Faya. My feelings just don't feel good. I hope we're all spared from danger." Aira said what she felt.

Affan who sat at the very edge held Aira's hand gently. Aira sits in the middle between Affan and Faya.

The atmosphere at the hotel where the event will be held is ready. The hotel employees and all parties involved in the event looked very busy to fix something that was lacking.

Dena peeked out from behind the hidden place and prepared to do her job.

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